Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comMcLaren Flint: what a joint replacement costs
Flint, MI 48532 · CMS Certification Number 230141. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at McLaren Flint
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | $15,672 | $74,213 | 4.7× | $11,984 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | — |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $17,327 | $68,349 | 3.9× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.6% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.8%. Overall Care Compare rating: 2 of 5 stars. Nonprofit · Acute · 368 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay McLaren Flint for a knee or hip replacement?
In 2024 Medicare paid McLaren Flint an average of $15,672 per inpatient hip or knee replacement stay (MS-DRG 470, 15 stays) and $11,984 per outpatient case (APC 5115, 89 cases).
What is McLaren Flint's list price for a joint replacement?
The hospital's average list (chargemaster) price for an inpatient hip or knee replacement was $74,213, 4.7× what Medicare paid. Almost nobody pays the list price; it matters for uninsured bills and percent-of-charge contracts.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near McLaren Flint?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. The Surgery Center of Genesee County, an orthopedic surgery center 5.0 mi away, is paid about $9,161 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447), $6,511 less than an inpatient stay at McLaren Flint. Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.
How does McLaren Flint compare with other Michigan hospitals?
Medicare paid McLaren Flint less than 68% of the 37 Michigan hospitals that report inpatient hip or knee replacement.